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1970

Jan 1/2/3        Peter Boy and the Trend

Jan 9/10          Peter Boy and the Trend

Jan 16/17        Peter Boy and the Trend

Jan 23/24       Peter Boy and the Trend

Jan 30/31        Peter Boy and the Trend


"The band started as a five piece , including brass, back in the mid 1960s. The founder members were: Liam Deakin, Richard Carlin, Hugo Carlin, Eddie Sweeney and Charlie Doherty. They decided to form a full time Showband, firstly playing local venues, then further afield. The line up of the band in 1967 was: Peter (Boy) Roddy (Vocals), Hugo Carlin (Bass), Richard Kelly (Drums), Raymond Beales (Lead Guitar), Eddie Sweeney (Tenor Sax & Bandleader), Johnny Murray (TenorSax), Donal Sweeney (Organ) and Mickey Doherty (Keyboards/Trombone/Vocals). Under the management of Eddie Davis, the band was
 to be found entertaining dancers in halls and marquees all over Ireland in places like the TV Club Dublin, Gleneagles Hotel, Killarney, Seapoint Ballroom, Galway, in the Irish Halls in England and in Strathpeffer in Scotland where they played a much publicised Hogmanay Gig".

With the kind permission of Ian Gallagher                      http://www.iangallagher.com/johnbairdTrend.html

Feb 6/7           Heather and the Pines

Feb 13/14        The Star Dust (newly reformed)

Feb 20/21        Heather and the Pines

Feb 27/28       The Freedom Fighters

Mar 6/7           Heather and the Pines

March 7           Avoch Hall


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Spiggy Topes (on Philips records – Stars of BBC Radio 1 Club – just returned from a short Newcastle area tour)















Mar 13/14        Heather and the Pines

Mar 20/21       The Emeralds

Mar 27/28       After the outstanding success of the Emeralds last week the management has engaged the newly reformed Emeralds for Friday and Saturday.

                        Next week for the first time in Scotland.

                        Who’s going? Everybody’s coming. Why?

Look for next week’s advertisement. The band’s name has not been disclosed – yet but a clue is …. A fabulous new coloured lead vocalist who has appeared on both American and German TV: also recorded for the BBC.


March 27         DANCE BANDS                       BEAT GROUPS

                        Let us solve your entertainment problems

                        LCB Agency

                        1 North College Street

                        Elgin    Tel 3291         

                        SHOWBANDS                        CABARET

Apr 3/4           The Chad along with a fabulous new coloured lead vocalist who has appeared on both American and German TV: also recorded for the BBC.

Apr 10/11        The Chad

Apr 17/18        The Chad

Apr 24/25       The Chad

May 1/2            From Liverpool Confucius along with support band. Confucius were formerly the Hideaways.                              Latest record released Brandenburg c/w the Messenger.

The actual titles on the record were Brandenburg Concerto c/w The Message.

                        Change of advert. Picture for the first time. Picture of group.

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May 8/9           The Ray King Big Soul Band (7 piece) and support band.

Picture of Ray King.

Owing to taking such a big band from London admission this Friday will be 9/6.

Next week the Symbols (from London) who were number 3 in the British chart with “Best part of breaking up”.



This claim of number 3 is a little exaggerated since all archives show that its highest entry was number 25. However claiming it was near the top of the charts was more likely to attract a bigger audience. 

May 15/16       From London The Symbols along with support band. No picture

                        Owing to taking such a big band from London admission this Friday will be 9/6.



The Symbols recorded 'Bye Bye Baby', a version of the Four Seasons song, which spent three weeks in the UK charts in August 1967, reaching number 44. (The song reappeared in the UK when the Bay City Rollers reached number 1 with it in March 1975, two years after their Pavilion performance). The Symbols followed it with '(The best part of) Breaking Up', which was originally recorded by The Ronettes. This was their second and final UK chart success and reached number 25 in early 1968, spending twelve weeks in the charts.

Next week The Which What who were in the Dutch Top 20 and various other charts throughout the world with their first record “Gimme gimme good loving”; their second record “In the year 2525” has led them to numerous TV appearances in Japan and throughout the continent.

May 22/23       The Which What along with support band.

                        Owing to taking such a big band from London admission this Friday will be 9/6.

                        Next week ”Castor’s Crowd”

May 29/30       Castor’s Crowd plus support band        8/6 and 6/-


 One of the best known soul groups from the Midlands who have played in major venues in England including the  Cavern, Whisky a GoGo in the heart of London’s West End, playing the best of authentic soul music. 


 The following is a post made in 2002 by John Ball  who played with Castor's Crowd.

"My name is John Ball. I was born in Leek in 1949, and lived in the town at Beatty Road. I attended St Luke's Junior School and the Mount School for Boys, (where our form master was Windsor Davies of 'It ain't half hot  Mum' fame). On leaving school, I worked for Victor Robinson and Sons as a Painter and Decorator. I then became a member  of local band Castor's Crowd with John (Spud) Lovatt (now sadly missed). We played at many of the local dances  in Leek and the surrounding area. Does anyone remember these days?
I left Leek around 1974 and now live in Wirral. I
would love to hear from any old friends". 
http://www.leekonline.co.uk/visitors/2002.htm

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June 5/6          Mud along with support band


Mud were a glam rock band, which formed in February 1966. They were influenced by 1950s rock and roll and by the time they appeared at the Pavilion had already released 3 unsuccessful singles. Their biggest years were in the mid 70s and they are best remembered for their hit singles 'Tiger feet', the UK's best-selling single of 1974, and their Christmas number 1 'Lonely this Christmas. In all the band had fourteen UK Top 20 hits between 1973 and 1976, including three number ones.
Band members from L to R were:
Drummer Dave Mount (who died on 2 December 2006).
Bass guitarist Ray Stiles 
Lead vocalist Les Gray (seated) who died on 21 February 2004.
Lead guitarist Rob Davis

The support band was not named but was "A  5 piece group who have toured the continent and Scandinavia, cruised the Mediterranean and worked on TV in Germany and at home. You can be assured this band is one of the best 5 piece groups from England".

June 5                                              Inverness Ice Rink Soundoff 70

                                     Tremoloes        My Dear Watson         Progressive Yellow      

                                The explosive amazing gas medicine show       Stone the Crows

                                     T Set            DJ show           9.00 – 3.00 a.m.            15/-

June 12/13      Nite People

This highly competent group from Bournemouth have captured a fine professional sound on their latest recording for Page 1: A side “P.M.” B side “Season of the rain”

June 13            Fire Brigade Club Dingwall Town Hall

                        The Casuals (Jesamine) and My Dear Watson 10/-

June 19/20      The Harvest Combine

A competent 8 piece band from Teesside who have captured a new sound and have played in the biggest ballrooms in England. First time in Scotland.

June 26/27      The Playground

This is a group that plays in Jersey every season, their latest single being “This is the place”

Next week for two weeks the return of Peter Boy and the Trend, who have just returned from a                 very comprehensive and successful tour of the continent. This is an Irish band and all North                         dancers will be delighted with their return to Strathpeffer.

July 3/4          Peter Boy and the Trend

July 10/11        Peter Boy and the Trend

July 11             Slade   Town Hall Dingwall      8.00 – 11.30      8/6

July 17/18       Sons and Lovers

This is an exciting, professional and entertaining band. Their latest record is “Lindy Lou”. Their vocalist is Steve Greenfield voted face of the 70s by FAB 208 magazine has already been booked for radio shows and TV.

Saturday 18 July 3000 sailors of the fleet at Invergordon are expected to have shore leave. Free transport will be suitably arranged.

July 24/25      The Government

This is a band who have appeared throughout England , appeared on “Opportunity Knocks” and also Tyne Tees TV. Their second live appearance on BBC Radio 1 Club will be on the 28th of this month. They are a six piece group.

July 31/Aug 1  The Medicine Hat

This is one of England’s top groups, which has played in the biggest ballrooms and nightclubs throughout Britain.

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Aug 7/8           Sir Percy Quintet

This band has had fantastic success in England. Their latest record is “She’s such a good looking girl” coupled with “She loves that boy”

The Sir Percy Quintet were from Glasgow. Watch them here. 

Saturday also had the Strathpeffer Dance Band.
        


Aug 14/15        Return of the Drovers

This is a band that was popular 2 years ago with all the North dancers and has recently regrouped and is making its first appearance in Strathpeffer next week dealing mainly with Country Western music etc.            9/6 &  6/-

Next week’s band        Godfrey Milton and the Chad             

Aug 21              Godfrey Milton and the Chad


This band is making a return visit to Strathpeffer for two weeks after making a very comprehensive tour of England and Ireland, having been a real hit with their patrons in both Cabaret and Top Ballrooms.

The Management would like to take the opportunity of thanking the re-united Drovers who appeared in the Pavilion last week and played to an audience of 1200 people. Would patrons note that they have been booked to play in the future.

Aug 22             The Chad

Aug 28             Sponsored by Ross County Fete Committee

                        The Chad

After last week’s performance the Chad expect a record crowd this week before returning to Ireland

Aug 29             The Chad

                        Next week Elevator (5 piece band)

Sept 4/5          Elevator

                        Next week The Denver Showband

Sept 11            The Denver (7 piece Showband)

The Pavilion have been able to secure the above professional band from Donegal owing to the fact that we are able to place them on tour in other venues in the South. The band includes Ireland’s only female bass guitarist.                                                  9/6

Sept 12            The Denver

                        Next week the Green Angels who are coming over on the same basis as the Denver

Sept 18/19      Green Angels is one of the top performing bands in Ireland who are coming over for one week only, following a very successful weekend last week by the Denver Showband.

                        Next week the Playboys

Sept 19            Dingwall Fire Brigade Club      Dingwall Town Hall

                        The Troggs      My Dear Watson         String Driven Thing     10/-

Sept 23           The final performance of the Highland Cabaret will be on Wednesday 23 Sept 1970. Shows Monday and Wednesday.

This is your last chance to come along and enjoy the last Tuesday Show on the 22nd September. A show that has been a marvellous success during the season.

Sept 25/26      The Playboys Ireland’s top progressive showband coming for Friday and Saturday nights only.



Next week the return of the Drovers who had played in the above venue for more than 1200 patrons on their last visit.

Oct 2               The Drovers along with support group

Oct 3               The Drovers

                        Next week The return from England of the Playground
Oct 9               The Playground along with support group

Oct 10             The Playground

                        Next week Angel Pavement

Oct 16              Angel Pavement



Records released by Fontana  - ‘Baby you’ve got to stay’ c/w ‘Green Mellon Hill’ : ‘Tell me what I’ve gotta do’ c/w ‘When will I see June again?’. The Angels first LP ‘Socialising with the Angel Pavement’. Latest release ‘Maybe tomorrow’ c/w ‘The man in the shop in the corner’

                        Support by Justice Peal



This was the first appearance of Justice Peal who went on to do a lot of support for Pavilion bands in the following two years not only in Strathpeffer but at many of the main venues in the North such as Elgin, Inverness, Dingwall and Fort William.
They also did a lot of the regular Teenage Dances in Tain and Dingwall.

These photos of Justice Peal were taken the following year in 1971.
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LEFT TO RIGHT.

BACK 
DEREK MACRAE, ALNESS, ON BASS

BILL WEBSTER, DINGWALL, ON GUITAR

FRONT
DOUG TAYLOR, DINGWALL, ON VOCALS
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PETER ANGUS, DINGWALL, ON DRUMS 

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LEFT TO RIGHT
​PETER, DOUG, BILL & DEREK

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LEFT TO RIGHT
​DEREK, DOUG, PETER & BILL

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LEFT TO RIGHT
​PETER, DEREK, DOUG & BILL
walking up the steps in front of the Pavilion

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LEFT TO RIGHT
​DEREK, PETER, DOUG & BILL
looking up at the Pavilion from in front of the former Bank of Scotland building beside Craigvar

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LEFT TO RIGHT
​DEREK, DOUG,BILL & PETER
​lounging on the steps under the disapproving glances of some passers-by


Oct 17             Angel pavement

Oct 23/24       The Diary

 The Diary had just finished a terrific season in the Isle of Man. Before that they successfully toured the  West Indies, New York, Scandinavia, Germany and France. They had also been the backing group for the  Drifters. On the 1st December they were going on an 18 month tour of South Africa. The Pavilion was very  pleased to secure them for this week’s dances. They were backed by one of England’s top Disc Jockeys, Brian  Rae, who had the latest equipment with records and flashing lights etc. This was an artiste you could not miss.


Brian Rae continues to DJ. He has been a Northern Soul DJ for the last 45 years. He was a leading name on the Northern Soul scene from the very beginning and is a true original and innovator. He began DJing in the 1960s on the early mod scene and grew into Northern Soul as the scene developed. 
Brian has dedicated his life to soul music.

Nov 6               The Drovers plus Justice Peal

Nov 7               The Drovers

                        Next week the Freedom Fighters

Nov 13             For the first time back in Strathpeffer this year after their successful tour of Canada the                             ever popular Freedom Fighters (Showband)

Nov 14             The Freedom Fighters

                        Next week Freshwater Springs

Nov 20             Freshwater Springs plus Justice Peal

Nov 21             Freshwater Springs

                        Next week The return of the Paragon 7
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Nov 29/30       PARAGON 7

                        At Strathpeffer

                        Versatile

                        Irish

                        Leading Showband

                        In the Nite Spot of the North

                        On Friday and Saturday 27th and 28th November

                        Not dances to miss

Dec 4/5           Paragon 7

                        Next week the Drovers

Dec 11/12        DROVERS

                        Renowned

                        On Friday and Saturday 11th and 12th December

                        Variety

                        Entertainment

                        Return visit to

                        Strathpeffer

                        Next week the Station

Dec 18/19        STATION

                        The sensational 8 piece group

                        Appearing at the Pavilion

                        Tremendous attraction

                        In Strathpeffer

                        On Friday and Saturday 18th and 19th December

                        Not dances to miss

                        Supported by Justice Peal

                        Next week Drovers dances on Christmas Eve 25th and 26th December


Dec 24/25/26 DROVERS

                        Request your company

                        On Christmas Eve, Friday and Saturday

                        Various attractions

                        Excellent entertainment

                        Rip-roaring excitement

                        Streamers Hats Balloons Etc

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